Internet shutdowns in Africa: Technology, rights and power
Africa has experienced around 200 instances of internet shutdowns in the last decade. Most shutdowns were implemented by governments and...
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Africa has experienced around 200 instances of internet shutdowns in the last decade. Most shutdowns were implemented by governments and...
7 November 2025
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), Republic of Zambia,...
3 November 2025
30 October 2025
28 October 2025
The taxation of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) represents one of the key challenges for tax professionals and policymakers across the world, including in Africa.
27 October 2025
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
The promise of untapped revenue is a much-repeated argument for more aggressive and broader taxation of informal economies. Referencing...
23 October 2025
23 October 2025
Bringing together tax practitioners, researchers, economists, and civil society professionals from low-income countries, this year’s...
25 September 2025
Countries in Africa experienced over 190 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, new research reveals today. The number of internet...